In Brief
This judgment concerns an interlocutory application in a Special Leave Petition arising from a High Court writ petition challenging administrative actions in Puducherry. The Union of India sought interim relief to restore status quo ante to prevent alleged administrative disruption. The Supreme Court granted partial interim protection, restraining implementation of Cabinet decisions with financial implications or land transfers pending further hearing, while accepting the respondents' undertaking not to initiate contempt proceedings to enforce the High Court's order. The full petition was listed for hearing on 21 June 2019.
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